🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (QUEBEC - CANADA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
🔥BEGINNER MIDDLE DISTANCE TRIATHLON - 24 WEEKS - (QUEBEC - CANADA 2026) - PAUL M. JOHNSON
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Length
24 Weeks
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Plan Description
The Middle Distance Triathlon Quebec Canada Training Plan is designed specifically for beginner triathletes who want to confidently complete this iconic race while building a strong foundation for future triathlon success. If you’ve already developed a basic aerobic fitness from four to six weeks of steady training, this plan guides you through every step needed to handle the swim, bike, and run with confidence.
The 1.9 km swim in Bassin Louise demands solid technique and comfort in open water. This plan focuses on building your swim skills gradually with clear, easy-to-follow video drills to improve stroke efficiency and breathing—so you’ll feel calm and in control on race day.
The 90 km bike course, mostly flat with some gentle hills, requires endurance and pacing skills. The plan introduces beginner-friendly interval sessions based on how you feel and your heart rate, helping you build stamina without overwhelming fatigue. You’ll learn how to maintain steady effort across all four laps, preparing you for the race’s unique course and elevation.
The 21.1 km run through historic Old Québec is manageable but requires pacing and endurance. The plan includes approachable tempo runs and steady base runs that build your confidence and running fitness gradually. Plus, the strength training sessions with video guidance help protect you from injury and increase overall body strength, critical for beginner triathletes adapting to increased training loads.
Key Benefits for Beginner Triathletes:
✅ Step-by-step guidance tailored to your current fitness level and experience.
✅ Clear swim drills to build confidence and technique in open water.
✅ Easy-to-follow bike workouts that develop endurance without burnout.
✅ Gradual run progression to improve stamina and pace control.
✅ Strength training to support injury prevention and enhance overall fitness.
✅ Personalized email coaching support to answer your questions and keep you motivated.
This plan is your roadmap to successfully completing the Middle Distance Triathlon in Quebec, Canada — transforming beginner efforts into race-day readiness with sustainable, achievable workouts.
Ready to start your triathlon journey with expert support and a proven plan? Get your Middle Distance Triathlon Quebec Canada Training Plan now, complete with personal coach guidance via email to ensure you stay on track every step of the way.
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Training Plan Sample Week
Stats
Average Weekly Breakdown
| Workouts | Weekly Average | Longest Workout |
|---|---|---|
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Bike
x3
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02:59:00 | 03:00:00 |
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Swim
x3
|
01:27:00 | 01:15:00 |
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Run
x3
|
02:08:00 | 02:00:00 |
|
Strength
x1
|
00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
| Workouts Per Week | Weekly Average | Longest Workout | |
|---|---|---|---|
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02:59:00 | 03:00:00 | |
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01:27:00 | 01:15:00 | |
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02:08:00 | 02:00:00 | |
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00:57:00 | 00:55:00 |
Training Load By Week
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